TYSON FURY’s blockbuster undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk is on the verge of being finalised – and it could be announced next week.
Negotiations over a spring showdown resumed earlier this month after The Gypsy King retained his WBC heavyweight title with a tenth-round TKO victory over Derek Chisora.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are on course to throw down early next year
The pair went to face-to-face at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this month
Fury’s co-promoter Bob Arum has revealed a deal for the huge dust-up is almost finalised
And Fury’s American promoter Bob Arum has revealed a site deal for the showdown is close to being finalised.
The Top Rank Boxing chief told Fight Hub TV: “We’re now fielding offers from around the world and hopefully by next week we’ll be able to have an announcement.”
Usyk manager Egis Klimas revealed last week that the bout – which is expected to take place in the Middle East – was close to coming to fruition.
He said: “We are almost done.
“There is not much to talk, two heavyweights, the undisputed heavyweight championship bout, that’s what people need.
“Most likely, we are aiming for Saudi.”
It’s understood that Usyk vs Fury is being targeted for late February or early March as the latter is weighing up undergoing elbow surgery.
Fury and Usyk, 34 and 35 respectively, took part in a heated face-off after the former’s glorified sparring match with Chisora.
Fury called undefeated Ukrainian every name under the sun but the slick southpaw remained stoic amid the verbal tirade.
And he’s relishing the stylistic showdown with the former undisputed cruiserweight king.
He told iFL TV: “Why isn’t this lad [Anthony Joshua] stepping up to the plate and taking on the challenge?”
“What does he want to fight Dillian Whyte for? He’s already beaten Dillian Whyte.
“Fight me, come to the party. It’s only a fight, isn’t it? You’ve already lost before.
“I can guarantee you, 100 percent, it’s not happening.
“I’m looking to fight Usyk – Joshua’s nemesis, the man who’s got AJ’s kryptonite, the man who made him cry after the fight like a little girl.
“I’ll beat him, I’ll take that little sausage out.
He ain’t got no kryptonite to me, he’s f** all to me, little f****r. I’m gonna make him dance.
“We’ll see how good he is. I’d like to get him in [Saudi Arabia] in February, make an example of him, and then give him a rematch and do it back at Wembley [Stadium].”
Tyson Fury is champing at the bit to get his hands on Usyk
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How to throw the jab
To throw a jab, simply follow this simple step-by-step guide:
- Get up with both feet.
- Lift your arm up above your shoulder.
- Move your fist towards your target.
- After hitting your target arm, lift your arm up.
- Repetition steps 1 through 4.
How long does it take for you to learn boxing
Boxing takes 3 months to learn. This includes learning the basics like footwork, balance, and stance. It’s important to remember that boxing is not only about throwing punches. You also need to learn how to block and dodge attacks.
How can I practice boxing without a partner?
If you’re looking for a partner to practice boxing, you can watch boxing matches on television. Or you can find an amateur boxing club near you. Regular training sessions are a common feature of amateur boxing clubs. These sessions usually involve sparring partners who hit pads together.
Boxing can also be practiced using punching bags. Before hitting the bag you should make sure you are wearing protective gear, such as gloves.
How do you practice boxing punches.
You can practice boxing using a punching bags. You’ll need to keep punching the bag until you feel you have mastered the technique. Next, move on to the next section of your body. Once you feel comfortable with one area, you’ll move on to the next.
How do beginners train to become boxers?
Although boxing is one of oldest sports, its popularity has increased only recently. Two fighters are matched up in boxing. They punch each others until one loses.
Finding out if boxing is something you enjoy is the first step to becoming a professional boxer. You can view some fights on YouTube to experience what it’s like to punch someone. Once you decide if boxing is something you enjoy, you can then choose the type of fighting you prefer.
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is one the most well-known sports in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Each country has its own rules. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing can be practiced at school or college. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. There are many styles to amateur boxing like Kickboxing. Muay Thai. Taekwondo. Karate. Judo. Wrestling.
Most professional boxing takes place in gyms, clubs, and stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing is practiced at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Movement of the body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types of punches available: Left Hook and Right Hook, Cross, Cross, Straight, Underhand, Overhand, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, and Overhand. Each punch is unique. Some punches need more power than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are many combinations of punches. These are combinations that combine punches to accomplish a particular goal. A combination may contain several parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this by using his legs, arms, elbows, hands, knees and feet.
Legs
Boxers should use their legs to defend against kicks. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. If the attack comes from the front, then he bends his knees to avoid being kicked on the side. However, if the attack comes from behind, he stands up straight and blocks the kick with his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very effective because they inflict much pain. An elbow strike can be delivered either directly or indirectly. Directly means that you hit your opponent with your forearm while indirectly means that you hit him with another part of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their hands to block incoming blows. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
Boxers who are subject to a punch to their stomachs, abdomens, or chests should bend at the knees to absorb the impact. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This way, he can gain distance between himself and his opponent. Additionally, boxers need to maintain their balance when they counter-attack.
Stances
Boxing is only possible if a boxer has a clear stance. His stance will determine how he defends. It defines where he faces his opponent and how he positions his body. Boxers can take many different stances. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
The Body Movement
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This involves changing positions, speed, rhythm and timing.
Rotation
To increase his punching power, a boxer rotates when he throws a punch. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
Combinations
The timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A combination of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Sparring
Sparring, a boxing practice session, is designed to improve your boxing skills. Boxers learn to train their mind and bodies during sparring sessions. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. To become a better fighter, you have to train hard and continue to work.
